Laboratory Technician; Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is looking for a Laboratory Technician to assist with 10 hours of departmental lab and facilities management. The Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory processes and follows routine protocols under close supervision.

• Operate standard equipment.
• Use standard procedures for specific laboratory tests and preparation techniques.
• Assist with laboratory maintenance, prepare solutions, and order supplies.
• Identify and report problems in the completion of routine lab processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Some science coursework and/or training certificate from a technical institute.

• Inventory Control
  - Awareness
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
  - Awareness
• Laboratory Safety
  - Awareness
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving
  - Awareness
• Record Keeping
  - Awareness
• Solution Preparation and Equipment Programming
  - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified

Title:

Laboratory Technician

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.80 - $23.85 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:

M-F, up to 10 hrs wkly

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Hybrid/Homewood Campus

Department name:
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Personnel area:
Whiting School of Engineering